Environment News – Page 2
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News‘Charge Offshore’ launches two charging systems
A marine electrification venture known as ’Charge Offshore’ has been announced, with systems now delivering power to electric and hybrid vessels out at sea.
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NewsVenterra makes €170m subsea firm purchase
Offshore wind services business Venterra Group has bought Oceanscan Holdings, a group of companies that provide subsea and non-destructive test equipment.
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NewsHow new efficiences are turning down subsea volumes
While the maritime sector is focusing on emissions reduction and fuel efficiency, these same measures are quietly contributing to a healthier acoustic environment in our oceans. International Chamber of Shipping technical director Chris Waddington explains how.
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NewsSubsea tech firm dives deeper into robotics
Subsea technology firm Ashtead has made a ninth purchase in seven years to expand its robotics and survey operations.
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NewsLifeboat makes 200nm voyage on vegetable oil
UK heating oil supplier Certas says it has powered an RNLI lifeboat with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for 200 nautical miles.
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NewsVan Oord’s 2nd cable-layer makes her debut
Van Oord’s second cable-layer has begun installing cables at the vessel’s first offshore wind project in the North Sea.
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NewsBiden administration advances offshore wind
The US government has completed an environmental review for 7 GW of offshore wind energy in the New York Bight.
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NewsTwo tidal farms win €15 million funding
Two developers have been awarded €15 million from the European Union as part of a €4.8 billion spending spree on net-zero projects.
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NewsFugro secures Rhein-Main-Link contract
Fugro has secured a contract for site investigation in the multi-billion euro Rhein-Main-Link project connecting offshore wind energy to Germany.
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NewsQ&A: How Norway and UK are collaborating on decarbonisation
In February, the UK and Norway signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on decarbonising the maritime sector. Artemis Technologies and Evoy talk about its value.
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NewsOPINION: How CBAM could knock the wind out of our sails
How the looming EU’s Carbon Borders Adjustment Mechanism could be a crippling act of self-harm to its own industries – and how a post-Brexit UK has needlessly joined in.
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NewsDamaged tanker odyssey for Greek salvor
An operation to offload, salvage and repair a stricken tanker has been made all the more complicated by geopolitical issues. Peter Barker reports.
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NewsNorth Star wins first commissioning SOV order
EnBW has ordered a commissioning service operation vessel for its offshore wind farm He Dreiht.
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News€32 million funding for wave energy
A consortium has pledged to invest €32 million in Swedish wave energy firm CorPower Ocean.
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NewsBlazes and groundings for Smit Salvage
One of Europe’s most important salvage firms has been responding to fires, groundings and pollutant removal in a busy few months.
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NewsMCA publishes draft towing guidance
The increasing number of floating and partially submerged offshore structures has prompted the UK’s Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) to set out draft guidance on towing requirements.
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NewsAdvancing floating offshore wind in Port Talbot
ABP and Sarens are driving floating offshore wind (FLOW) development in the Celtic Sea
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NewsUK earmarks £700m for ‘Net Zero’ shipping
Along with other European countries, the UK has laid out investment plans to get the country to ‘Net Zero’ by 2050 when it comes to shipping.
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NewsFloating wind: ‘Industrial opportunity of the century’
Four of the top five countries developing floating wind are in Europe, alongside the only outsider – the US – according to a recent report.
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NewsOffshore mooring solution commercialised
The C-Dart system is designed to enhance safety and efficiency in offshore renewable energy projects.
